Household Manager / Family Assistant

• →Be present when children arrive home from school in the afternoon; manage the full afternoon routine through 5:30 PM
• →Occasional pickups (approximately 15-20 minutes each way)
• →Manage activity-related pickups as needed
• →Have healthy snacks ready and waiting when children arrive home
• →Prep activity bags and organize clothing and gear for after-school activities
• →Unpack backpacks and organize shoes, school items, and drop zone daily
• →Handle kid-related errands including library trips for book pickups and returns
• →Provide light supervision and back-up childcare as needed
• →Track school calendar, early release days, no-school days, and extracurricular schedules to ensure seamless coverage

• Create and maintain household organization systems for all areas of the home
• Perform daily resets and prepare the home ahead of weekly cleaners
• Light tidying throughout the day: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
• Lead holiday and event prep, with a particular emphasis on Christmas and seasonal decorating
• Indoor plant care
• General household upkeep as noticed (light bulbs, batteries, smoke detectors)

• Manage running household supply lists and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Occasional returns, dry cleaning coordination, and gift shopping as needed

• Prepare healthy snacks for children daily — this is a top priority
• Cook or prep approximately 2-3 ready-to-heat meals per week for the family (batch cooking, crock pot meals, and prep work all welcome)
• Grocery shopping, including reading the family's preferences and keeping the home well stocked
• Follow kid-friendly dietary preferences
• Leave the kitchen clean and tidy after every cooking session

• Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry for the household
• Coordinate linen rotation and ensure sheets are staged and ready ahead of weekly cleaners
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

• Refresh drop zones including garage, mudroom, and entryway daily
• Lead organizational projects for toys, gear, closets, and pantries
• Manage toy and book rotation
• Occasional deep cleaning tasks as needed (fridge, oven, baseboards)

• Keep family vehicles clean and organized
• Schedule maintenance appointments when needed
• Fueling vehicles as needed; coordinate outsourced services where appropriate

• Coordinate with household vendors and contractors; research and obtain quotes for repairs and projects
• Calendar management (including household schedules) for the children

Please submit a short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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